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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 225.43 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 225.43 and 149.80 is: 223.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 225.43 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/225.43 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 225.43 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 33,769.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,769.41/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.39

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